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Tony Hallas' Cosmic Imaging
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Tony Hallas
By now, the charge-coupled device (CCD) camera is well-known to many of Astronomy's readers who take celestial images. But there are still holdouts who prefer the DSLR for its low cost and ease of use. Also, some new imagers aren't sure if a CCD camera is the right choice. To help you understand what's involved if you choose a CCD camera, and to lay the groundwork for future columns that deal with... Read more »
Deconvolution, part 2Subscriber Only Access
July 2013: Here’s how you can turn the theory into reality.
By Tony Hallas // Published: May 28, 2013
Understanding deconvolutionSubscriber Only Access
June 2013: This complicated technique performs one simple task: It sharpens your images.
By Tony Hallas // Published: April 22, 2013
The right number of imagesSubscriber Only Access
May 2013: Let statistics work to the benefit of your pictures.
By Tony Hallas // Published: March 25, 2013
Galaxy rising, part twoSubscriber Only Access
April 2013: Here's a second way to put the Andromeda Galaxy or any other celestial image right where you want it.
By Tony Hallas // Published: February 25, 2013
Galaxy risingSubscriber Only Access
March 2013: Sometimes, your astroimaging goal may be more than meets the eye.
By Tony Hallas // Published: January 28, 2013
Viewing versus shootingSubscriber Only Access
February 2013: When it comes to the night sky, you can either have fun observing or be serious imaging.
By Tony Hallas // Published: December 21, 2012
"Hubba hubba" HubbleSubscriber Only Access
January 2013: Doing a little more work can turn an ordinary astroimage into a knockout.
By Tony Hallas // Published: November 26, 2012
Fixing oval starsSubscriber Only Access
December 2012: Follow these steps to improve any unshapely stars infiltrating your images.
By Tony Hallas // Published: October 29, 2012
Getting the most with a DSLRSubscriber Only Access
November 2012: Follow these steps to get CCD-quality astroimages out of your DSLR camera.
By Tony Hallas // Published: September 24, 2012
Taming a bright starSubscriber Only Access
October 2012: Follow these steps to reduce any overly bright and big stars.
By Tony Hallas // Published: August 28, 2012
How I take picturesSubscriber Only Access
September 2012: Learn from a master the step-by-step process behind creating a beautiful astroimage.
By Tony Hallas // Published: July 23, 2012
"HDR Toning," part 2Subscriber Only Access
August 2012: Learn how to tweak the details in your images to achieve a fantastic look.
By Tony Hallas // Published: June 25, 2012

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